How to Pronounce Wigs

To pronounce "wigs", say WIGS — one syllable, IPA /wɪɡz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/wɪɡz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “wigs”

"wigs" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with digs and twigs, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: wiggs, whigs — easy to mix up when writing.

What does wigs mean?

noun

  1. A head of real or synthetic hair worn on the head to disguise baldness, for cultural or religious reasons, for fashion, or by actors to help them better resemble the character they are portraying.
  2. (among fishermen) An old seal.

Synonyms

hairpieceperiwigperuketoupetoupee

Words that rhyme with wigs

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

digstwigsbiggsfigsjigsgigsbigsphigsbigwigsdiggsfiggstiggs

Related words

headpieceshairpieceshairdosponytailshairstylesoutfitshaircostumes

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wigs"?▾

"Wigs" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "wigs"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wigs" is /wɪɡz/.

What does "wigs" mean?▾

Wigs: A head of real or synthetic hair worn on the head to disguise baldness, for cultural or religious reasons, for fashion, or by actors to help them better resemble the character they are portraying.

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